Waupaca, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waupaca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waupaca and Waupaca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waupaca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waupaca County compares with Wisconsin
Waupaca County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waupaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Waupaca County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Waupaca: US-10 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Waupaca since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waupaca County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Waupaca had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Waupaca County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-10 leads within 10 miles of Waupaca with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-22 (2) and US-110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Waupaca fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 34.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waupaca County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 65 |
| Sth 022 | 29 |
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 054 | 17 |
| SR-010 | 8 |
| Cth K | 5 |
| Sth 049 | 5 |
| Sth 110 | 4 |
Waupaca at a glance
| Population | 6,231 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 787 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54981) | $72,640 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54981) | $218,473 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waupaca County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | -18% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waupaca
How many truck crashes happen in Waupaca?
Waupaca County has had 241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waupaca?
US-10 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waupaca since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waupaca?
October has the most truck crashes in Waupaca County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waupaca?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waupaca compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waupaca County has 39.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waupaca?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.